My name is Alex Poland. I am an avid fly fisherman and artist. A jack of all trades in most respects, but my true passion lies within fishing and the inspiration I find to paint from it. I grew up in a family filled with artistic talent.

My mother, grandmother, and great grandmother were all artists. I was fortunate enough to be able to watch all of them paint as a child. During this time I enjoyed sketching, but never tried my hand at painting. I gave up art for the most part and focused my creative drive on other things through my college years.

It was not until I took up the past time of fly fishing, that my need to create truly inspired art came about. Luckily for me I found my passion and my subject. The never ending variation of patterns and colors are astounding. No two fish will ever be the same.

Being able to draw out the most interesting attributes of each fish and to let that fish tell a story through my work is extremely rewarding. I feel blessed to have found something so enjoyable.

Hand-Painted bag featuring an amazing Rainbow Trout by A.L. Poland. One of Four Bags available as prizes in Reel Service IV for Project Healing Waters

Hand-Painted bag featuring an amazing Stonefly by A.L. Poland. Stay tuned for an opportunity to win this piece and support a great cause in the process!